2013 RT - What's With the Wimpy Horn?

[Bob_1978]

I love my "new to me" 2013 RT but the horn sounds like the "meep-meep" you'd hear on the Roadrunner cartoons!

 

By comparison, my 2004RT sounds like a truck horn  - I honk that thing and people notice!

 

Did BMW downgrade the horn for some reason between the two models?  I'm going to upgrade in any event, as a loud robust horn has saved my bacon more than once.

 

Any thoughts/comments?

[Pappy35]

Same complaint from me. There are a number of options but a lot of folks install Denali Sound Blasters. You'll need a relay or CanSmart (or EZCan) to power it. There's a hole big enough for it under the left side cheek cowl. I fabricated the bracket.

 

 

[Hosstage]

Not sure on your horn, but some have an "adjustment" screw that can be used to tune the horn. It may be covered by a plug or dollop of silicone.

Otherwise there is a thread somewhere here on this site with a whole bunch of testing and feedback on the various stock and aftermarket horns.

[JohnH]

I installed a set of Hella horns on my 2012RT using the stock wiring without a relay. They've worked fine. Here's what they sound like.

https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=19980

 

[texRT2]

Just to give you more options than probably wanted.....purchased a BMW car unit that is put on the 500 some what series.  Horn has a snorkel but does not interfere at all on a '07.  Uses same bracket and plug. Price is nice too.  Now have a car sounding horn!

[bulletbill]

I HAVE A SoundBomb™ Compact Dual-Tone Air Horn just took off my '07 (totaled) take $25.00 + postage.